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West University Spark Park – Visiting Houston’s Parks, One Week at a Time

by Jill Jarvis 3 Comments

Update: See the remodeled playground HERE!

West University Spark Park Play Structure
Address:  3756 University Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005

Update: See the remodeled playground HERE!

Right across from our favorite Little Matt’s is the West University Elementary Spark Park! Visit this playground, with lots of unique features, before heading over to one of our favorite kid friendly restaurants.

West University Spark Park Ladder
The Spark Park Program develops school parks into neighborhood parks as a way to increase green space in Houston. West University Spark Park gates open after school activities end and throughout weekends, holidays, and summer months for everyone to enjoy.

West University Spark Park Playground
This park has lots of slides, ladders, bridges, monkey bars, swings and soft turf (without mud and ants). There is big equipment and smaller equipment but not a ton of shade in the playing area.

West University Spark Park Picnic Tables
There are also a few picnic tables and a little stage area, in the shade. Here you can cool off and put on your own little show.

West University Spark Park Swings
My kids decided the tall play structure was a fortress and I believe there were dragons down below. Lots of running and giggling and climbing. Once they were very very sweaty, we went over to Little Matt’s for lunch and air conditioning.

West University Spark Park Playgrounds Steps
Parking is free on the street. I assume it fills up on school days or during baseball games (with the field next door), but when we visited, there was plenty available.

Monkey Bars at West University Spark Park
The West University Library (which requires a Harris County Library Card) is right around the corner. Stop by their sunny kids area before leaving the area!

Filed Under: All, Parks, Things to do June 12, 2015

About Jill Jarvis

Jill Jarvis is the owner of JillBJarvis.com, a BigKidSmallCity.com and Things to Do in Houston, with Kids, blog!

She is the mom of 4 and started the website years ago... when she was tired of constantly cleaning up the same mess in the family room.

Another mom showed her that you could just go do fun things in Houston, without hours of planning.

This inspired the blog and changed everything about how she enjoyed life in Houston, with kids!

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  1. Amanda says

    June 18, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    We live around the corner from this park and just wanted to share that it’s getting a big redo/facelift this week. I actually think it may be closed this week as large parts are blocked off and there are very large truckloads of rocks and dirt that are awaiting use in its parking spaces. The school raised money to replace it during the summer. Might check the status before driving over! Good news is there are four parks just a few minutes away from this one if it’s not open when you visit.

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    • Jill Jarvis says

      June 18, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply

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    December 21, 2016 at 4:53 pm

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